George Campbell (Royal Navy officer)
| Sir George Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 August 1759 |
| Died | 23 January 1821 (aged 61) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
|
| Service/branch |
 Royal Navy
|
| Years of service | 1772–1821 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
HMS Terrible HMS Berwick The Downs Portsmouth Command |
| Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Admiral Sir George Campbell GCB (14 August 1759 – 23 January 1821) was a Royal Navy officer who went on to be Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Campbell joined the Royal Navy in 1772. He was given command of HMS Terrible and took part in the Battle of Genoa in 1795 during the French Revolutionary Wars; he subsequently commanded HMS Berwick. In 1802 he went to Jamaica where he commanded the Squadron. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, The Downs in 1808 and Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth in 1818 and committed suicide in that role in 1821. Campbell was a Groom of the Bedchamber from 1816 until his death.
He married Eustacia Campbell-Hooke.
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